woody37 Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 Stunning build and great photo's too, great angles you've taken. Paintwork is spot on 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert_ Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 This is marvellous. I’ve always been amazed with this aircraft, one of my earliest memories was watching a 111 in an air show where it was by far the loudest aircraft of the day. What presence it had, a true beast. You’ve done a great job with this, thanks for sharing. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridley Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 (edited) Nailed it! Your colors and weathering are dead-nuts on and brings back a lot of memories. Thank you. I was the crew chief of 68-077 from Aug '80 to approx Dec '80. At the time, 20th OMS Red Section was near the 55th TFS, and Blue Section was near the 77th TFS. The powers that be decided that this made no sense, and ordered a switch. And overnight, we went from being 20th OMS Red Section, to 20th OMS Blue Section. I lost 077, but I inherited 68-055, the 55th TFS/CCs aircraft. And thus began an infamous love/hate relationship only a crew chief can understand. Edited September 19, 2022 by Ridley 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Excellent modeling! Detailing, paintwork, everything is top notch. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Turk Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Very well done! The Reskit parts really improve the deficiencies of Hobbyboss kit. The painting and weathering really look the part. Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Now THAT is what an F-111 should look like! Brillant work, every aspect, just brilliant. Terry 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Superb F-111, the paint work is perfect. 👍 Cheers, Bill 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Came back for another look at this, it looks spot on for camo colours and shape. Love the F-111, reminds me of the 80's. How was the fit of the Reskit parts, was the cockpit a drop fit? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HartDeco Posted September 20, 2022 Author Share Posted September 20, 2022 25 minutes ago, Shaun said: Came back for another look at this, it looks spot on for camo colours and shape. Love the F-111, reminds me of the 80's. How was the fit of the Reskit parts, was the cockpit a drop fit? Thanks. Yes, the fit is very good. Still, it's gluing a large resin part to plastic with super glue, so mating the parts must be perfect. René 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightersweep Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 An incredible F-111 you have there. Wonderful build and finish. Well done! Like others here, I miss the Varks in UK skies and the many occasions spent hugging the fence at Lakenheath watching the 48th TFW F-111s come and go. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sierra Mike Sierra Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Wow! Just amazing! I have the same kit and I have to admit so far I was a bit afraid to start the project, but when I see your master piece I am itching to start it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Flawless build and finish, you should be very proud of that result, really well done 👏👏👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 wow, fantastic! any issues with the seemingly perfect Reskit cockpit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Awesome stuff again René. Might see you at Houten Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maginot Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Super work; outstanding result. Yes, those low camera angles work well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 That is a thing of beauty! I managed to pick up 2 Hasegawa F-111 kits at Duxford the other weekend for £20, took them both to storage with the rest of the stash, but now I'm thinking I might have to go and get them! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Turk Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 On 9/20/2022 at 10:56 AM, Navy Bird said: Superb F-111, the paint work is perfect. 👍 Cheers, Bill Coming from the modeller who brought us a beautiful 1/72 F-111B, that is high praise. http://F-111B Conversion 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 Great result, lovely paint job. The ResKit parts really help elevate the kit, especially that pesky windshield. I picked up exactly the same aftermarket (plus the Black Dog sets) a while back, for a proposed RAF F-111K. Looking at this reminds me to get on and finish the thing.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred piket Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 I'm gobsmacked! Sensational build. I'm a huge fan of this beast, and I believe I haven't seen a better representation of a F-111. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuraiwarrior Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 What's not to like about this? It's just brilliant in all aspects. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomkil Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 A nominee for model of the year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Stunning model Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeusa Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 A superb build of this kit. The enhancement of the cockpit was worth it. Of course, even though the resin parts are quite detailed, it takes some skill, effort, time and persistence to take that resin part and then make sure it is painted, weathered and presented in its best light. You have done that with this kit. Simply wonderful. Thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntPhillips Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 A great reminder of my youth, where I grew up in South Wales was under one of the main transit routes into the Low Flying Areas of mid Wales, we would get all sorts over flying us but F-111's were by far the most regular sight and sound back in the 70's & 80's. Lovely build, I had one of these years ago but sold it on, now the Resicast stuff is available I should really seek another one out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Aardvark perfection! That will be photo reference for me sorted then for when I start my 1/72 Hasegawa kit. That's if it looks half as good as that mind! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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